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I like the idea but so far I like the idea but so far I've not been real successful with consistent, enduring training and performance. Larry is well ahead of me. I think I could do it if I can manage to actually train consistently and well - work and life have intervened a lot more than I...

Car wash troubleshooting technique Ahem, I suggested the car wash troubleshooting technique quite some time ago for this exact issue... See http://cruzbike.com/day-night-down-under-did-john-finally-release-new-vendetta#comment-20120 -Eric

Yup, bought a used Yup, bought a used Bluevelo Strada. Primarily to extend my outdoor riding season a bunch and to try and use it to commute as much as possible. And I'm finding these things are fun (and fast). I think it will help me to ride a lot more and translate into better long...

Kind of reminds me of one of Kind of reminds me of one of those compact spares when your normal wheel gets a flat on modern cars with 17 to 20 inch rims. The contrast in size is very eyeball grabbing. No disrespect intended, that is just what first popped in my head. Although recently it seems...

I like doing Sebring to get away from the cold Larry, I like doing Sebring because it gets me down in the warm south during the coldest part of the winter up north. Expensive though... 2013 I did my first century at age 54. 2014 I did the 24 hour at age 55 and managed to eke out...

I really like the bike and I really like the bike and that big smile sure looks like you are really enjoying it too! -Eric

Way to go Larry! Your report Way to go Larry! Your report was really fun to read and made me feel like I was there riding with you and you really kicked some butt mister, especially considering this was your first 12 hour! I haven't met Thom and Charlie but as you've discovered Jim and...

See my build thread See my build thread here: http://cruzbike.com/vendetta-2.0-unboxing-and-build?page=1#comment-21703 -Eric

Fun times. I really need to Fun times. I really need to try and make one of these some year. Good looking posse ya got there Bob. -Eric

Thanks Rick, that is a lot Thanks Rick, that is a lot cleaner and the fit is a lot better than I realized. My front wings have no holes and the back of my frame tube is entirely open and uses a foam plug to seal it. I guessed right on the front. The back was what I was most curious about...

I'd like to see your seat I'd like to see your seat mounting technique details Rick. You bought the medium size. How tall are you? -Eric

He's baaaaaccckkk! Way to go He's baaaaaccckkk! Way to go Jim! I've seen your FB page, how much difference do the aero-feet make? -Eric

Good looking group. Looks Good looking group. Looks like a lot of fun. Marvelous photos. -Eric

Reminds me of Reminds me of fthills Vendetta with that seat. Looks really good Rick. -Eric

Cruzbikes are NOT hard to Cruzbikes are NOT hard to learn to ride if you follow the advice of Kim Tolhurst and those steps above by Bob Pankratz. If you do, you can start feeling comfortable with the platform after about 30 minutes. Not proficient. Comfortable. There are some people that...

I would try moving the seat I would try moving the seat top back to the first set of holes in the metal straps from the seat back to the seat post. E.g the holes closest to the seat back. See how your elbows and upper arms are back along you sides and even sticking back a bit past your...

My Vendetta Fit Larry, I'm My Vendetta Fit Larry, I'm 5 feet 6.5 inches tall or so. Used to be right at 5 foot 7 inches but have shrunk some - combination hair loss and compression I guess... I use 170mm cranks. And it is a Vendetta, not a Silvio, but... Note: Measurements are very...

Yup, Joe Friel's Power Meter Yup, Joe Friel's Power Meter Handbook seems to be pretty decent. I need to read it again and start following the advice. I've been in "just ride with the pm" mode to see what kind of data I get so I can understand the book better. That Amazon link has the click...

I have the Joe Friel I have the Joe Friel book. -Eric

Hey bud, you're getting a bit Hey bud, you're getting a bit personal: I resemble that - bet I can go faster and farther than you can ( disclaimer: as long as I can manage to train my butt off... ) -Eric